“People around the world were moved by my friend Jimmy Kimmel’s story about his newborn son Billy’s congenital heart disease and open-heart surgery hours after he was born,” wrote Ellen. "Jimmy’s monologue touched the hearts of so many. I wanted to do something to help and bring awareness to the fantastic things that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles does.

“So, for a donation of only $10, you’ll be entered for a chance to bring 9 of your friends — count ‘em, 9! — to sit in the Skybox during my “12 Days of Giveaways” this December. We’ll fly you and your friends to Los Angeles, put you up in a hotel, and you’ll enjoy my show from my luxurious Skybox.

“Donate more and you’ll get extra chances to win, plus some cool T-shirts, hoodies, and other swag from the show. All of this is my way of thanking you for honoring Billy and my friend Jimmy, while supporting the amazing work at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.”

PBS’s multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 30th anniversary broadcast hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Tony-nominated actress and star of TV’s FALLING WATER, THE WEST WING and THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT, Mary McCormack.
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